Tag: Analysis
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What We Learned from the ABS System’s Debut Season in Major League Baseball
With the culmination of the 2026 MLB season (congratulations, Milwaukee!), we have a full season of data on the automatic ball-strike system (ABS). I wrote about the ABS system entering baseball back in April, attempting to calm the nerves of skeptics. Human umpires still played a pivotal role each and every day. ABS has simply…
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Why the Giants Took a Flier on J.J. McCarthy
A fifth-round pick buys the Giants a former national champion with plenty to prove. With the MLB playoffs underway, I come with an NFL piece. With the season getting underway 3 weeks ago, there’s been a ton of fun storylines to follow around the league. One of those storylines we now have the privilege of…
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Why the Baltimore Orioles Committed to Pete Alonso
In perhaps the most shocking storyline of the MLB free agency period thus far, former Mets 1B Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles on a 5-year/$155M contract. After missing out on a lucrative deal last year, Pete proved why he should’ve been locked up long-term last winter. Why did Baltimore feel comfortable doing this?…
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Why the Blue Jays Might’ve Just Made the Signing of the Winter On Just a $10M salary
180.2 innings.1.89 ERA.252 strikeouts.41 walks.128 hits.17 wins.1 loss. Reigning Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) MVP Cody Ponce just turned those numbers into 3 years and $30M with the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s the largest contract for a pitcher returning from Korea, doubling the previous $15M record held by Erick Fedde. Fresh off a World Series appearance…
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The age-37 resurgence of legendary closer Aroldis Chapman
There’s a reason that the trade deadline sees a large number of relief arms being shipped around the country. Baseball teams crave stability for those high-leverage, end of game situations in August and September. In October, it’s critical that your bullpen be performing better than everyone else’s because if not, you are at a severe…
